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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF UKIAH - SEPTEMBER 20, 1989
The City Council convened in a regular session at 6:32 p.m., in
the Council Chambers at the Civic Center, 300 Seminary Avenue,
Ukiah, California. Roll was taken and the following
Councilmembers were present: Wattenburger, Shoemaker, Hickey
and Mayor Henderson. Staff present: City Clerk McKay. Acting
City Manager Horsley, City Attorney Rapport, Community
Development Director Harris, and Parks, Recreation and Cultural
Arts Director McCarty.
INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Henderson delivered the Invocation and Councilmember
Hickey led the Pledge of Allegiance.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
The Acting City Manager noted upon request of the Sun House,
the presentation "A Sense of Place" by Victoria Pattering has
been continued to the October 4, 1989 Council meeting.
PROCLAMATION
Mayor Henderson read the Proclamation proclaiming Constitution
Week in Ukiah, September 17-23, and presented it to Christine
Hill, Representative for the Pomo Chapter of the Daughters of
the American Revolution.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
M/S Shoemaker/Hickey approved the agenda of this meeting of
September 20, 1989. The motion was carried by a unanimous voice
vote of all AYE.
APPROVAL/CORRECTION OF MINUTES
Councilmember Hickey made a correction to the City Council
minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 6, 1989, as
follows; Page 2, Item 10a, 1st paragraph, 6th line, change
"respectfully" to "respectively".
Mayor Henderson made the following corrections to the City
Council Minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 6, 1989,
as follows; Page 5, Item llb, 1st paragraph, add the wording
"to open Smith Street as soon as possible and provide covered
sidewalks"; Page 6, Item llf, 2nd paragraph, add the wording
"and send letter of support" to the motion; Page 6, Item llh,
last paragraph, strike the words "the Mayor" and add the word
"staff", and add "for the Mayors signature" after the word
"letter"; Page 7, City Council Reports, under Mayor
Henderson, 2nd line, strike the words "other cities" and add
"Ft. Bragg".
M/S Wattenburger/Shoemaker approved the City Council Minutes of
the Regular Meeting of September 6, 1989, as amended. The
motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES:
Councilmembers Wattenburger, Shoemaker, Hickey and Mayor
Henderson. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmember Schneiter.
RIGHT TO APPEAL
Mayor Henderson reviewed Section 1094.6 of the Code of Civil
Procedure regarding the appeal process.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Shoemaker pulled Item 9e. Report on Usaqe of
Park Bond Monies from the Consent Calendar. It then became New
Business Item 12c.
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M/S Hickey/Wattenburger approved Consent Calendar Items 9a, 9b,
9c, 9d, 9f, and 9g as follows:
9a. Approved the Payroll Warrants of August 20, 1989 to
September 2, 1989, #27285 to 27439, in the amount of
$107,346.90; and the General Warrants of September 20, 1989,
#42442 to 42576, in the amount of $390,338.11.
9b. Denied the Claim of Susan M. Mayfield and referred to the
insurance carrier.
9c. Adopted revised Ordinance No. 892, Establishing Informal
Bidding Procedures for Public Contracts.
9d. Adopted revised Ordinance No.
Anti-Scavenging.
893,
Recycling and
9f. Approved the job description and salary range for
Recreation Coordinator.
9g. Report of Administrative Actions and Proposals (R.A.A.P.)
COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE
None.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
lla. Curbside recycling - Progress Report
The Acting City Manager reported Ukiah Solid Waste's President
is currently out of town and the proposed recycling contract is
being reviewed by his attorney.
It was the general consensus of Council to accept this report.
llb. Report on City Hall Use of Paper Product~
The Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts reported
waste paper at the Civic Center is currently being purchased by
B & J Recycling. He noted that with the estimated use of
400,000 sheets of 8" x 11" paper and 20,000 sheets of 8" x 14"
paper at the Civic Center, it would cost the City an extra
$422.80 a year to use recycled paper.
Councilmember Shoemaker stated that the extra amount of $400.00
won't break the City and we should set the example to not only
recycle but to use recycled products.
M/S Shoemaker/Wattenburger upon the City's next paper purchase
purchase recycled paper. '
Discussion ensued regarding quality of recycled paper and
utilization in business machines.
Mayor Henderson stated she would like a trial period before we
order recycled paper.
The Acting City Manager commented there exists plenty of paper
reserve in the warehouse so there should be enough time before
the next paper order for recycled paper examination.
Councilmember Shoemaker stated he does not wish to amend his
previous motion but desires staff to report back to Council
regarding recycled paper quality and practical use in the Civic
Center.
Roll call on the previous motion was requested.
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September 20, 1989
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The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES:
Councilmembers Wattenburger, Shoemaker, Hickey and Mayor
Henderson. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmember Schneiter.
llc. Matter of Facilities Fee Schedule
The Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Director reported the
Municipal Clubhouse and Civic Center fee schedules were revised
to state there would be no charge for activities determined to
be appropriate for use of these facilities.
Councilmember Shoemaker stated this report is not quite what he
had in mind as he he only was interested in the Civic Center
facility use.
It was the General consensus of Council to refer this report
back to staff.
lld. Report on New State Hotel
The Community Development Director reported he has not received
an answer regarding the letter sent to Mr. John Walker of E & W
Construction September 11, 1989. He stated that the engineer
could not verbally promise that the plans would be completed by
October 4, 1989 and that the construction of a covered sidewalk
providing adequate protection from a falling wall would cost as
much as the reconstruction of the wall and is cost prohibitive
to the owner. He reported that it now appears that the second
story walls will be torn down and reconstructed.
Discussion ensued regarding lower wall strength and a
demolition permit required for demolition of a 50 year old
structure.
It was the general consensus of Council that if the City has
not received a demolition permit request by October 4, 1989,
then staff is to provide the Resolution for Abatement
procedures at the Council meeting of October 4, 1989.
NEW BUSINESS
12a. Matter of Vichy Springs Fire Protection
The City Attorney reported on the benefits to the City
regarding the contract with the Vichy Springs Association for
fire protection from the City of Ukiah. He commented that after
review of the City Manager and the Fire Chief there is not a
heavy demand on the City's fire department and no out of pocket
expenses for the protection. He indicated the $5,000.00 second
payment was due July 1, 1989 and has not been received as of
yet, and advised that after 60 days, Gill Ashoff will be in
breach of contract, but reported conversations with Mr. Ashoff
indicate he intends to pay this amount.
Councilmember Wattenburger stated he accepts this report and
feels we should leave the contract intact.
It was the general consensus of Council to accept this report.
12b. Adoption of Resolution Consenting and Callinq a Joint.
Public Hearinq with the Redevelopment Agency for the
Redevelopment Plan and EIR
The Acting City Manager reported that the revisions to the
Redevelopment Plan and the EIR will arrive from the
Redevelopment Attorneys by Friday a.m. for Council review and
requested Council to meet as soon as possible for this item of
business and advised Council could adjourn this meeting to that
time.
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September 20, 1989
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It was the general consensus of Council to postpone this item
to 1:00 p.m. Friday September 22, 1989.
12c. Report on Usaqe of Park Bond Monies
The Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Director reported that
the City of Ukiah has been allocated $40,000.00 from the 1988
Park Bond Act which resulted from voter approval of Proposition
70, in which this money can be spent on acquisition of readily
accessible open space, development/rehabilitation of park or
recreation facilities and/or historic preservation.
Discussion ensued regarding possible use of this money for
Vinewood Park restrooms rehabilitation, softball complex
completion, municipal park pool decking, and Todd Grove rock
wall repair.
Mayor Henderson requested staff to look into the cost of repair
to the rock wall around Todd Grove Park as it is an old
historic monument for Ukiah and is in disrepair.
M/S Shoemaker/Hickey to approve the report on Usage of Park
Bond Monies. The motion was carried by the following roll call
vote: AYES: Councilmembers Wattenburger, Shoemaker, Hickey and
Mayor Henderson. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmember Schneiter.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Wattenburqer
None.
Councilmember Shoemaker
He reported on and passed out the five year plan for the Grace
Hudson Museum and the Sun House Guild, and commented that with
fall coming he hopes that staff is working on a composting
plan, and noted apparent junk yards located on a City owned
property on Bush Street filling with dead vehicles and also on
a used car lot on Talmage Road.
Councilmember Hickey
Reported he has received a considerable amount of citizen
interest in videotaping the Council meetings for Public
Television and feels we need to reconsider this subject. He
noted there could be cost savings from staff doing the
videotaping for broadcasting later on Channel 3, and reported
on the MCOG meeting he attended last Monday.
Mayor Henderson
Reported on the Sanitation District Meeting, noted the new
County Recycling Task Force Committee and recommended
Councilmember Shoemaker to represent the City of Ukiah, and
commented that fall clean up week is in 6 weeks and is waiting
for the report on the Spring cleanup to come to Council, and
welcomed Maureen Rice, new Ukiah Daily Journal reporter
covering City events.
CLOSED SESSION
The City Attorney recommended the Council go into Closed
Session under the Personnel exception to the Brown Act,
Government Code Section 54957 and under the real property
transaction exception to the Brown Act, Government Code Section
54956.8, regarding Old City Hall negotiations with the County
of Mendocino.
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September 20, 1989
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Mayor Henderson stated she will exclude herself from the
portion of the Closed Session regarding Old City Hall
negotiations due to a possible conflict of interest.
RECESS 7:45 p.m.
RECONVENED 7:50 p.m.
Council went into Closed Session at 7:50 p.m.
Mayor Henderson came out of Closed Session at 7:55 p.m.
Council came out of Closed Session at 8:09 p.m.
The City Attorney noted no action was taken.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business,
Friday, September 22, 1989 at 1:00
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